March 25, 2009

Member Advisory

 DoD 2009 Minority-Serving Institutions Technical Assistance Workshop

On May 6, 2009, the Department of Defense (DoD) will host a free Technical Assistance Workshop at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The goal of the workshop is to increase participants’ levels of awareness in regards to identifying, proposing on, and being selected for business ventures (grants and/or contracts) with the federal government.

It is designed for college research and grants personnel (including faculty members and research students) who are planning on or who have just begun doing business with the federal government. Please share this information with others who may be interested and would like to take advantage of this technical assistance workshop.

Register to attend online or on-site. Seats are limited - 150. Event schedule, registration and lodging information are available online.

Competing in the 21st Century: Navigating the Global Marketplace

Free one-day seminar taking place on the campuses of two U.S. Hispanic-serving institutions:

March 31, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio

April 21, Universidad del Este, Puerto Rico

Small- & Medium-Size Businesses and Minority-Owned Firms and Academic Community (Faculty, Administrators, and Students) are encouraged to attend a free workshop. Technological advances and the forward march of globalization and free trade have created unparalleled opportunities for U.S. companies looking to expand products and services into the international marketplace. They have also created a need for a well-trained, globally-focused workforce capable of supporting American business interests abroad.

The U.S. Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration, along with the Economic Development Administration, the Minority Business Development Agency, the Small Business Administration, and strategic regional partners, has developed a free day-long seminar. The event will include keynote speakers, panel discussions, and valuable networking opportunities with representatives from government, industry, and regional international trade associations in South Texas. Registration and information are available online.